Tel: 01723 351421 Email: general@saintcatherines.org.uk
About Our Mobile Pods
At Saint Catherine’s, hospice care goes far beyond our walls, and sometimes, it’s on wheels! Our mobile pods help us reach people where they are, bringing care, compassion, and connection directly into local communities. These unique vehicles enable us to deliver clinical services, information, and support to people across the community, ensuring that hospice care is accessible, flexible, and personal for everyone.
The Clinical Pod
Our Clinical Pod is a fully equipped mobile healthcare unit designed to bring medical services closer to home. It supports our Hospice Without Walls vision — making it easier for people to access care without the need to travel long distances.
The Clinical Pod is used for:
- Lymphoedema Clinics in Bridlington, Malton, Whitby, and soon York
- Community healthcare for patients unable to reach our main site
- Hiring Facilities, like Eastfield Medical Centre who have hired this for GP Appointment Services
The Fundraising Pod
Despite its name, the Fundraising Pod does much more than fundraising! This bright, welcoming vehicle acts as an information and service delivery hub, helping us raise awareness of Saint Catherine’s clinical services and support people living in more remote areas. The Fundraising Pod often serves as a meeting point, rest stop, or information centre, helping residents learn more about the care we provide, from counselling and therapy to nursing and family support.
The Fundraising Pod provides a space for:
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- Community engagement – pop-up information sessions, donation stations, and awareness days
- Wellness groups and activities – including drop-in chats, support sessions, and social opportunities
- Outreach support – connecting residents in rural communities with Saint Catherine’s services
📞 Hire Information
Clinical Pod – £350 per day
Our Clinical Pod serves as a fully equipped, mobile healthcare unit—ideal for outreach clinics, health awareness campaigns, or community health days. It’s designed to enhance access to medical services, especially for individuals who may find it difficult to travel, offering a safe, comfortable, and private environment to deliver high-quality care close to home.
Amenities Include:
- Clinical Couch
- Sink and Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Work area for Laptop use
The Clinical Pod comfortably accommodates one staff member, a patient, and a chaperone, with the driver remaining in the cabin during use.
Fundraising Pod – £375 per day
Our non-clinical Pod offers a unique space for community engagement and awareness initiatives. This eye-catching pod can be customised for various purposes, from interactive exhibits to information booths. By transforming event spaces, they attract attendees’ attention, foster interaction, and spread important information, making it an effective tool for raising awareness about social causes and local initiatives.
Amenities
- TV
- Hot drink-making facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bench seating for approximately six people
ℹ️ Practical Details
Each pod comes with a dedicated driver and is ready for use upon arrival.
At the end of your booking, you can either:
- Refill with fuel prior to return, or
- Be charged at 45p per mile (in addition to the hire fee).
📝 Book a Pod
Interested in hiring one of our mobile pods for your organisation or event?
Call 01723 351421 to book or find out more about availability.
Together, we can bring care, support, and awareness directly to where it’s needed most—one community at a time.
📅 Weekly Schedule
Monday
- Clinical Pod:
- Available for hire.
- Fundraising Pod:
- Morning: Available for hire.
- Afternoon: Pickering
Tuesday
- Clinical Pod: Lymphoedema Clinics.
- Fundraising Pod:
- Morning: Available for hire.
- Afternoon: Friends of Alfred Bean (1pm–3pm) – Alfred Bean Salvation Army, 125 The Mount, Driffield YO25 5JH.
Wednesday
- Clinical Pod:
- Available for hire.
- Fundraising Pod:
- Morning: Available for hire.
- Afternoon: Cloughton Wellness Group (1pm–3pm) – The Reading Rooms, High Street, Cloughton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0AE.
Thursday
- Clinical Pod: Lymphoedema Clinics.
- Fundraising Pod:
- Morning: Available for hire.
- Afternoon: Wellbeing Coffee Morning (1pm–3pm) – Kirkbymoorside Memorial Hall, Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6DA
Friday
- Clinical Pod:
- Available for hire.
- Fundraising Pod:
- Available for hire.
💬 Why Our Pods Matter
Our mobile pods help us make hospice care “more than you think.”
They embody our belief that hospice care isn’t just about buildings or end-of-life care — it’s about:
- Accessibility: bringing vital services closer to those who need them most
- Connection: offering a friendly space for conversation and community support
- Awareness: helping people understand the full range of services Saint Catherine’s provides
- Partnership: working with local organisations to improve community wellbeing
